English–Korean
“refuse” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeojeolhada
Example
친구의 부탁을 거절했어요.chin gu ui pu ta geul keo jeol hae sseo yo
I refused my friend's request.
How to say “refuse” in Korean
“Refuse” in Korean is 거절하다 (keojeolhada).
A clear verbal or physical signal that a request or offer will not be accepted.
Example sentences with 거절하다
그는 제안을 거절했어요.keu neun che a neul keo jeol hae sseo yo
He refused the offer.
Tips for using 거절하다
- In conversation, a bare refusal can sound blunt, so speakers often soften it with an apology or an indirect expression.